US Bridges

County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · Just S of CR 40.2 · Structure no. LA537-28-20-33A

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCounty RD 53.7
CrossesRoad Canyon Creek
LocationJust S of CR 40.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.28234, -104.64672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 53.7 over Road Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.